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Brandon Webb is retiring from baseball.

Webb drew a bit of interest this winter from teams like the Mets, Phillies, Marlins and Nationals but he was never offered a contract. The sinkerballing right-hander won the National League Cy Young Award in 2006 with the Diamondbacks and also enjoyed exceptional output in 2007 and 2008, but he eventually developed chronic shoulder issues and was never able to fully recover. The 33-year-old will retire with a superb 3.27 career ERA. Mon, Feb 4, 2013 03:02:00 PM

The Rockies and Twins have been mentioned most frequently until now. Webb hasn't pitched in the majors since Opening Day of the 2009 season due to nagging shoulder issues, but he's trying another comeback attempt. Now 33 years old, he'll almost certainly have to settle for a minor league contract. Tue, Jan 15, 2013 11:51:00 AM

Renck also adds that Webb is "moving closer to setting a date to throw for teams." The former Cy Young winner hasn't pitched in the majors since Opening Day of 2009 due to shoulder issues but evidently thinks he's healthy enough to give it another shot. He'll have to settle for an incentive-laden, non-guaranteed deal. Mon, Jan 14, 2013 10:10:00 AM

Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports that the Rockies have shown interest in free agent hurlers Brandon Webb and Jeff Karstens.

The 33-year-old Webb has been derailed by shoulder injuries and hasn't pitched in the big leagues since Opening Day of 2009. Karstens turned in a solid 3.97 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in 15 starts for the Pirates in 2012. They're each the type of low-risk signings that the pitching-starved Rockies should absolutely consider. Fri, Jan 4, 2013 07:08:00 PM

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The Rockies and Twins have been mentioned most frequently until now. Webb hasn't pitched in the majors since Opening Day of the 2009 season due to nagging shoulder issues, but he's trying another comeback attempt. Now 33 years old, he'll almost certainly have to settle for a minor league contract.

Renck also adds that Webb is "moving closer to setting a date to throw for teams." The former Cy Young winner hasn't pitched in the majors since Opening Day of 2009 due to shoulder issues but evidently thinks he's healthy enough to give it another shot. He'll have to settle for an incentive-laden, non-guaranteed deal.

Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports that the Rockies have shown interest in free agent hurlers Brandon Webb and Jeff Karstens.

The 33-year-old Webb has been derailed by shoulder injuries and hasn't pitched in the big leagues since Opening Day of 2009. Karstens turned in a solid 3.97 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in 15 starts for the Pirates in 2012. They're each the type of low-risk signings that the pitching-starved Rockies should absolutely consider.

The Twins will be among the teams at free agent pitcher Brandon Webb's throwing session next month.

Webb hasn't pitched in the majors since Opening Day of 2009, but stated publicly in September that he's hoping to return. The Twins have maintained interest in him this offseason, though the odds are certainly long against him making a comeback. If Webb proves he's finally healthy, he could appeal to teams on a spring training invite.

Brandon Webb (shoulder) is hoping to return to the majors this season.

Webb hasn't pitched since Opening Day of the 2009 season but stated publicly in September that he hasn't retired. The Twins recently checked in on him, though they were likely just doing their due diligence. Webb has a history of shoulder problems and will have to prove he's finally healthy before any team takes a chance on him. He may have to settle for a non-guaranteed contract.

According to Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN, the Twins have inquired on the availability of Brandon Webb.

Webb stated publicly in September through a webchat on MLB.com that he hasn't retired. He hasn't pitched in the majors since Opening Day of the 2009 season due to persistent shoulder problems, so the odds are certainly long against him making a comeback. With the Twins current woes in the rotation however, they're doing the right thing by exploring any available options.

Brandon Webb said in a webchat through MLB.com on Thursday that he hasn't retired.

"I haven't retired yet," said Webb, who underwent rotator cuff surgery last August. "But, I did stop throwing a couple months ago, so I don't know. I may pick up a ball this winter just to see where I'm at and go from there, but nothing as of right now. I'm just kind of hanging out. Nothing finalized yet." Webb is 33 years old and hasn't pitched in the majors since Opening Day of the 2009 season due to persistent shoulder problems, so the odds are against him.

Buster Olney of ESPN.com reports that Brandon Webb continues to work out in hopes of latching on with a team at some point.

Webb's agent has been talking up how good his client looks, but he's yet to audition for anyone and obviously no one is beating down the door to sign him. The former Cy Young winner has made one appearance in the majors over the last three years due to shoulder woes, but he's not ready to call it a career.

Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reports that the Red Sox have "no plans" to watch Brandon Webb at his workout, whenever that may be.

Webb has been throwing on flat ground and is reportedly "free and easy and pain free." He's expected to throw off a mound for scouts of interested teams before long, but it sounds like the Red Sox won't be among those in attendance. The former Cy Young winner has made one appearance in the majors over the last three years due to shoulder woes, but he hasn't given up on a comeback.

Webb's agent told ESPN's Buster Olney that the veteran right-hander's recent throwing sessions have been "free and easy and pain free." Webb is expected to throw for scouts from interested teams at some point soon and will be looking to land an invitation to a major league camp. The 32-year-old former Cy Young Award winner hasn't appeared in a big league game since 2009.

Webb hasn't appeared in a major league game since 2009, and underwent rotator cuff surgery in August. But the 32-year-old right-hander is expected to work out for teams in March and could draw some interest on a non-guaranteed minor league contract.

Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports that Brandon Webb (shoulder) began a throwing program in late December and his agent, Jonathan Maurer, said his client's arm feels "strong and loose.''

Webb, who hasn't appeared in a MLB game the last two seasons and appeared in just one in 2009, underwent rotator cuff surgery in August. Someone will likely be willing to offer him a minor league deal, but the odds of the former Cy Young winner ever being an impactful player again are slim.

There's been some confusion as to whether Webb had a full repair of his rotator cuff or had a less invasive procedure. Either way, the former Cy Young winner's career is in jeopardy. He'll begin his rehab work in six weeks.

It was suspected that he'd undergo rotator cuff surgery, but it turns out, as Olney said, that he just needs to have the "delaminated part of his rotator cuff sewn together with a PRP injection." We would assume that means his recovery period would be drastically reduced, but he's still no safe bet to ever throw another pitch in a major league game.

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It clears a roster spot for Sam Dyson. Before the injury, Chirinos was on pace for 14 homers and 52 RBI. Both would have been career highs. Bobby Wilson and Chris Gimenez will fill in at catcher during his absence.

Profar underwent surgery back in February to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder but has progressed nicely in his recovery so far. He has a long way to go to re-establish himself after missing back-to-back seasons because of injury.

He's slated for three rehab outings, as he'll go to Double-A Frisco for his second start and then back to Round Rock for his third. Assuming all goes well, Holland should rejoin the Rangers' rotation at that point. He's been on the shelf nearly all season due to a subscapular strain in his left shoulder.